Here's how it breaks down:
* Subject: The person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about.
* Linking Verb: A verb that connects the subject to a noun or pronoun that renames or describes it. Common linking verbs include "be" (am, is, are, was, were, etc.), "become," "seem," "appear," "feel," "look," "sound," "smell," "taste," and "remain."
* Noun: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. In a predicate nominative sentence, the noun renames or describes the subject.
Example:
* Subject: The woman
* Linking Verb: is
* Noun: a doctor
Complete Sentence: The woman is a doctor.
Explanation:
In this example, "The woman" is the subject. The linking verb "is" connects the subject to the noun "doctor." The noun "doctor" renames the subject, telling us what the woman is.
Other Examples:
* My favorite hobby is painting. (Painting renames "hobby")
* The sky appears blue. (Blue describes "sky")
* She became a teacher. (Teacher renames "she")
Understanding predicate nominative sentences helps you create clear and grammatically correct sentences.